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Do you exercise at night? Make sure you are doing this.

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you who work out late at night.  You just finished a long day of work and you are about to head to the gym but it is 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 PM at night.  It is late in the evening.  What things do you need to make sure you are doing to have a safe, effective, and efficient workout?

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By Team MAS, ago

Morning Workouts – 3 Things To Make Sure You Are Doing

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are early birds.  You wake up in the morning and are ready to work out.  What things do you need to keep in mind if you are a morning workout person?

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By Team MAS, ago

How to work on your health without changing your lifestyle

The least appealing thing a personal trainer can say to you is that to be healthy you have to change your lifestyle.  Really, I should take that back.  This is only unappealing if you are not up for changing or ready for big changes.

Today I am writing to those people that are in this boat.  I am going to highlight 4 things you can do that are SO SIMPLE and will change your health for the better without completely inconveniencing yourself.

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By Julie Cates, ago

Traveling a lot? Here’s how to stay on top of your exercise & nutrition.

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are on the move.  You are traveling for work or leisure.  You are not at home and don’t have access to your regular gym or wherever you go to workout.  How can you still make sure you get your workouts in despite traveling?

 

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By Team MAS, ago

Personal Training and MAT® – What’s the difference?

A question we often get at Muscle Activation Schaumburg is, “What’s the difference between Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®) and personal training?”.  As personal trainers and MAT® practitioners, this is an important clarification for us to help our clients and prospective clients with.

For us at Muscle Activation Schaumburg, personal training and MAT® go hand in hand.  While there are distinct differences between the two, there are a lot of similarities, as well.

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By Charlie Cates, ago

How to take your home workouts to the next level

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we’re talking to those of you who workout at home.  You’re not fans of the gym.  You don’t go to the gym.  You get it all in at home.  What things do you need to make sure to do in order to maximize your workouts at home.

 

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By Team MAS, ago

The Best Version Of You

It is common knowledge that exercising on a regular basis allows your body feel and function its best, but yet many people fail to incorporate exercise into their daily schedule.  Work, kids, social lives, managing a household, various interests and ambitions, and finding some time to relax all tend to take priority over physically challenging our bodies to improve our health and wellbeing.  However, this is not the case for everybody.

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By Charlie Cates, ago

Kids back in school? Get your workouts in with these tips!

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you who have kids who are back in school.  Their after-school activities are increasing, and you still need to find the time to workout.  How can you do this with the increased schedule demand in the afternoon hours?

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By Team MAS, ago

The Minimum Exercise Necessary To Improve Health

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are looking to do the bare minimum.  What is the least amount of exercise you should be aiming to get in each and every week in order to maintain and improve your health?

 

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By Team MAS, ago